Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

...metals, aggregate, masonry, cardboard, sheetrock and plastic film. Most of the remaining materials are processed into a non-structural soil substitute used for landfill grading. Many contractors ...

Construction is a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and one of the largest consumers of mining, manufacturing and various other industries. However, the construction industry, unfortunately, ...

Construction waste is a massive problem; it accounts for up to 30 percent of all waste generated worldwide, and is expected to reach 2.2 billion tons globally by 2025. With as much as 30 percent of ...

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

The amount of waste produced by the construction industry adds up to more than a third of the overall waste produced each year in the European Union. And it’s no better in the U.S. Stateside, the ...

Salman Shooshtarian as a research fellow in a research team receives funding from Australian Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre. Dr Malik Khalfan is a full member of the Australian ...

Waste Management's Southern Services Landfill is 77 acres of a 183-acre complex north of downtown. Rapid growth and natural disasters have filled it faster than expected. The county's only ...